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Real-life armageddon: Study shows nuclear asteroid deflection is surprisingly effective

Scientists see this as a much more favorable alternative to nuclear deflection, which would use a powerful nuclear bomb to ...
AZOM

What is Deflection in FRP?

When used in structural engineering, the term deflection refers to load-induced displacement, which typically affects beam designs. It can be an extremely complicated value to calculate when ...
OPB

Portland police lay out their process for deflection, just days before drugs are recriminalized

Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB Portland Police Chief Robert Day unveiled the step-by-step process that police in Oregon’s largest city will follow as they attempt to get drug users access to treatment ...
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Multnomah County DA says his office is now charging those who fail to complete drug deflection

PORTLAND, Ore. — One way or another, changes are coming for Multnomah County's drug deflection program — though the details may depend on how much the county's district attorney and commissioners can ...
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Oregon deflection data will show how many people can't access drug treatment

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — It's been one month since Oregon's new drug possession charge took affect and since most counties have been operating a deflection program. The state has devised a data ...
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Multnomah Co. temporary deflection plan doesn't include weekends, overnights

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Ahead of drug possession becoming recriminalized in Oregon on Sept. 1, Multnomah County on Monday detailed its temporary plan to dispatch mobile deflection crews while it ...